A class-action lawsuit against the City of Toronto claims that the city has violated the Charter rights of refugee claimants by denying them access to shelter beds from November 7, 2022, to October 1, 2023. During this period, individuals seeking shelter were told to contact federal services that reportedly did not provide adequate housing assistance. The lawsuit highlights the disproportionate impact on the Black community, as many claimants hail from countries with predominantly Black populations. The City has yet to comment further, pending a judicial response to the certification of the lawsuit.
The proposed class-action lawsuit filed against the City of Toronto claims the city failed to provide adequate shelter for refugee claimants, violating their Charter rights.
Refugee claimants and asylum seekers in Toronto were reportedly denied access to shelter beds for nearly a year, facing a significant impact on their basic rights.
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